The Modern TPA - HealthSmart - Tech & People - Craig Julien

The Modern TPA - Tech when you need it, people when you don't.

In episode 56 of Self-Funded with Spencer, I sit down with the CEO of HealthSmart, Craig Julien.

Craig is a fascinating person, being an avid Triathlete, Mountain Climber, and a World Record Skydiver, while also running a very successful Third Party Administrator.

Throughout his career, Craig has always been willing to raise his hand to take on more responsibility, or a new opportunity, even moving to India for a few years to run a company.

I have sat down with numerous Founders and CEO's, and Craig's story is right up there with the best of them.

0:00 Intro Clip
0:33 Opening Credits
0:41 Craig's Backstory & Career
8:45 Sponsors
9:35 Triathlons, Mountain Climbing & Skydiving
18:30 What is a TPA
24:16 Applying Tech to the TPA world
28:02 Tech + People = Enablement
31:55 Direct Primary Care/Virtual Primary Care
36:52 The HealthSmart Solution
43:55 TPA Trends
47:00 Behavioral Economics
52:04 Big Picture Healthcare Trends
58:00 Closing Thoughts from Craig

[lauraweeks]

Absoloutely loved this. I truly appreciate your podcasts as I have moved up three positions within the last two years while going to school Full-Time. Just by keeping your podcasts on in the background I am able to burn through the everyday challeneges. I am no where near where I want to be in the company but I have now formed the "habit" of continuous improvement and have so much faith in a bright career. Many Thanks.